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Y897 KUX

2001 Yamaha Yq 100

Blue Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

2,179 mi
Last recorded2,179 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yq 1008,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 KUX
MakeYamaha
ModelYq 100
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 2,179 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 2,179 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 2,179 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 2,179 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 2,197 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 2,179 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 2,179 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 31 May 2011 2,179 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 2,179 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2010 2,173 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 808 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yq 100?

Based on 1,235 MOT tests across 385 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
1,330
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
385
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 68
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 44
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 29
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Y897 KUX is a 2001 Yamaha Yq 100 in Blue with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Yq 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 8,728 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yq 100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y897 KUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yq 100 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Yq 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y897 KUX registered?

Y897 KUX is a 2001 Yamaha Yq 100, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y897 KUX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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